First IFAD president Abdelmuhsin M. Al-Sudeary chairs first-ever IFAD meeting

Former Presidents

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Former President Gilbert F. Houngbo
2017 - 2022

Gilbert F. Houngbo

Togo
Gilbert F. Houngbo served as President of IFAD from 2017-2022. Under his leadership, IFAD received two AA+ public credit ratings and set a record target for resource mobilization in 2021, reaching US$1.55 billion in core contributions
Former President Kanayo F. Nwanze
2009 - 2017

Kanayo F. Nwanze

Nigeria
Kanayo F. Nwanze served as President of IFAD for two terms, from 2009 to 2017. Nwanze was awarded the inaugural Africa Food Prize in September 2016 for his leadership of IFAD and his advocacy in putting Africa’s smallholder farmers at the centre of the global agricultural agenda.
Former President Lennart Båge
2001 - 2009

Lennart Båge

Sweden
Lennart Båge served as President of IFAD for two terms, from 2001 to 2009. He chaired IFAD’s Governing Council from 1994-1996. Prior to serving as IFAD President, Båge was Deputy Director General and Head of Sweden’s Department for International Development Cooperation.
Former President Fawzi Al-Sultan
1993 - 2001

Fawzi Al-Sultan

Kuwait
Fawzi Al-Sultan served as President of IFAD for two terms, from 1993 to 2001. His tenure was marked by a major upward swing in poverty reduction. Prior to serving as IFAD President, Al-Sultan served as an Executive Director at the World Bank, preceded by a career in banking.
Former President  Idriss Jazairy
1984 - 1993

Idriss Jazairy

Algeria
Idriss Jazairy served as President of IFAD for two terms, from 1984 to 1993. Prior to serving as IFAD President, Jazairy was a member of the office of the Director General of UNESCO and represented Algeria in multiple government positions.
Former President Abdelmuhsin M. Al-Sudeary
1977 - 1984

Abdelmuhsin M. Al-Sudeary

Saudi Arabia
Abdelmuhsin M. Al-Sudeary served as President of IFAD for two terms, from its establishment in 1977 to 1984. He served as Chairman of the Preparatory Commission for IFAD in 1976. Under his direction, the Fund completed the necessary measures to become operational.

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